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WWF continues funding conservation of environment in Mekong region[Code: 1954]

VietNamNet Bridge – WWP Greater Mekong has planned a budget of millions of U.S. dollars for the conservation of the environment and landscapes in Vietnam and other nations in the basin of the Mekong River. The Mekong region is very significant in terms of diversity, Coull said and explained that this was why the organization planned more investment in Vietnam and other parts of the region. He said Vietnam had been recognized as one of the most important places in the world as...

Tourism suffers from price storm and stronger foreign currencies[Code: 1953]


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VietNamNet Bridge – It is not the right time for Vietnamese travellers to take domestic tours because the tours have become expensive due to the price storm. They also should not fly to Europe because the VND/EUR exchange rate has soared to the record high of VND25,000/EUR1. Meanwhile, tours to the US seem to be cheaper due to the weaker dollar. Tour fees fluctuate due to exchange rate fluctuations Travellers are now choosing the US...

Old Quarter gets ancient in Hoi An[Code: 1952]

VietNamNet Bridge – The Old Quarter, a World Heritage Site in Hoi An city, is set to come alive with its Week of Culture and Tourism 2008, beginning this Thursday. During this time, travellers to Hoi An will have a chance to join in on many cultural events and activities. With the theme: Hoi An – The World Heritage, a photography exhibition will be held at the old square beside the Hoai River. Artistic photographs capturing Hoi An’s people and its landscape will be...

Twelve-day tour of northern Vietnam and Yunnan[Code: 1951]

VietNamNet Bridge – Ben Thanh Tourist recently launched a 12-day tour taking tourists from HCMC to northern Vietnam and China. From HCMC, guests will fly to the capital city of Hanoi where they will spend two days exploring the major tourist sites and Halong Bay. Stops include Hoan Kiem Lake, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), Ngoc Son Temple and Thien Cung, which is located 25 meters above sea level and considered to be a veritable museum for beautiful stalactites...

Lam Dong Province officials emphasise investment needs[Code: 1950]

VietNamNet Bridge – Lam Dong provincial authorities have affirmed the task of improving the investment environment as key for social and economic development in 2008, said Huynh Phong Tranh, secretary of the provincial Party Committee. Local officials said they will speed up administrative reforms, revoke permission for overly delayed projects and promptly make site clearance payments to create favourable conditions for investors. The 2008 plan will concentrate on development...

Promoter of Hoi An tourism[Code: 1949]

Hoian Eco-tour only has two wooden tourism ships which can carry 20 tourists, and 10 employees, young director Tran Van Khoa is very happy to help protect Hoi An environment together with tourists. Born in Phuoc Hai fishing village, Khoa loves the Bay Mau coconut forest at which soldiers were sheltered, contributing to the victories in the struggle against the French and American imperialists. The love has developed himself an ambition to make the world know his fatherland. Although his...

Indochina Capital builds five-star hotel in Danang[Code: 1948]

VietNamNet Bridge – Indochina Capital on Wednesday started work on a five-star hotel named Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa in the central coast city of Danang as part of a broader plan to invest US$500mil in hotels and resorts in the central region. Peter Ryder, general director of the financial group, said at the ground-breaking ceremony that the company will build three more commercial property projects in Quang Nam and Danang in central Vietnam in the next three years....

Emeraude sets sail for 4th annual wine cruise[Code: 1947]

VietNamNet Bridge – The annual overnight wine cruise presented by Emeraude Classic Cruises will be held on May 24-25 at Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh. People want a cruise experience that matches the beauty of the bay, said Kurt Walter, general manager of Emeraude Classic Cruises. It’s much easier to appreciate the vistas when you’re sleeping in luxury accommodation, feasting on gourmet food and indulging in a glass or two of an excellent vintage. The...

Northern excursion to honour King Hung[Code: 1946]

VietNamNet Bridge – There is a popular saying that no matter where you go, remember the 10th of the third month in the lunar calendar, when people commemorate the anniversary of the death of King Hung, or Gio to Hung Vuong in Vietnamese. This year, the festival falls on April 15, and even though it is still three weeks away some tour operators are already gearing up to offer tours to the northern region for the festival. Among them, Fiditour is rolling up its sleeves to put...

Celebrate Easter with opulent buffets[Code: 1945]

VietNamNet Bridge – Although rooted in Western culture, Easter is now celebrated around the world. Hotels in town are recognizing the holiday with special food programs that are sure to please those celebrating this Sunday. * Windsor Plaza Hotel (8336688) After the hunt parents and children can attend an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet high-lighting international cuisine. The brunch buffet is priced at VND200,000++ for adults and VND100,000++ for children. *...

Tourist sector on quest to boost staff skills[Code: 1944]

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s hotel and travel industry is launching a tourism skills assessment centre in a bid to raise hospitality standards in the country. According to Vu Quoc Tri, co-director of the project, the centre in Hanoi will evaluate the skills of entry-level staff in the hotel and travel industry. They will be tested on 13 areas of their work, ranging from housekeeping and front-office skills to food production and knowledge of local geography. The centres...

Vietnam joins the Paris Tourism Fair 2008[Code: 1943]

VietNamNet Bridge - Five tourism agencies and Vietnam Airlines participated in the Paris Tourism Fair 2008 in France from March 13-17. Thousands of international guests visited the Vietnamese stand which introduced new tours of Vietnam and new major programmes such as the Mekong National Tourism Year in Can Tho. also took the opportunity to call for the international friends to vote for Ha Long Bay and Phong Nha Cave – Ke Bang and Fanxipang Mount to become one of the new...

Lights in the sky[Code: 1942]

VietNamNet Bridge – Travelers who enjoy beautiful firework displays in the sky will have a special chance to experience them in the central coast city of Danang later this month. Danang City has scheduled its first international fireworks contest on the evenings of March 27 and 28. Teams from Canada, Malaysia, Vietnam and Hong Kong will unveil their 20-minute displays to music, at heights ranging from 190 to 250 meters. Vietnam and Hong Kong will perform on the 27th Malaysia and...

Exploring Minh Dam base in Ba Ria-Vung Tau[Code: 1941]

VietNamNet Bridge – During a two-day stay in the city of Vung Tau, my friend and I decided to journey by motorbike to Minh Dam base in Long Dat District along the beautiful coastal road from Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province to Binh Thuan Province. We started the journey early the following day. We left Vung Tau behind as we crossed the Cua Lap Bridge toward Phuoc Tinh Commune in Long Dien District. Previously, when tourists traveled from Vung Tau to Minh Dam base or Long Hai, they...

Domestic carriers prepare for competition[Code: 1940]

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines will soon face new competition on it domestic routes from three new airlines. Air Speed Up will obtain its licence this month. It has already leased three Boeing 737-800's and hired pilots to begin servicing the same route in October. The newest airline, Phu Quoc Air, is finishing their procedures and preparing to submit its licence application to the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) with an expected capital...


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